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    RACIALLY CONCORDANT CARE IN THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION IN AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN
    (2023-04-20) Nyambo, Leslie; Bedi, Sarah
    Postpartum depression (PPD) is part of the postpartum mood disorders experienced by women during the postpartum stage. It is characterized by feelings of extreme sadness, depressed mood, and loss of interest in formerly liked activities (Liu et al., 2015). Postpartum depression (PPD) is an ongoing issue notably for African American women. Ethnic, cultural, physiological, and demographic factors all play a role in the high prevalence of PPD in African American women compared to Caucasian women. Racially concordant and culturally aware peripartum care is crucial in the prevention, and treatment of PPD among African American women. Racially concordant care is one that is provided by a healthcare provider of the same racial or ethnic background as the patient (Shen et al., 2019). Its preference among minority populations is vastly due to the evidence that it greatly reduces instances of racism and bias, and increases patient satisfaction (Shen et al., 2019). The review method of the research was done using the PICO question, “In African American women, what is the effect of racially concordant perinatal care on the prevention and treatment of postpartum depression compared with discordant care within the postpartum period?” Using CINAHL Ultimate database, research of relevant literature was conducted using the following key terms: African American women, racially concordant care, and postpartum depression. Evidence-based practices such as racially concordant care and culturally-aware practices are important and should be implemented in nursing education as part of lowering health disparities. While racially concordant care for every African American mother might not be feasible, nurses that are informed and able to provide culturally sensitive screenings and postpartum care are crucial in decreasing the prevalence of postpartum depression in African American women.